MANAGER II

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The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

• Job Code #: JC-505609
• Position #(s):
  
  -976
• Working Title:
  
  Strategic Communications Division Chief
• Classification: MANAGER II
• Salary: $9,572.00 - $10,867.00
• New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
• # of Positions: 1
• Work Location:
  
  Sacramento County
• Telework:
  Hybrid
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
• Work Shift:
  
  8:00am – 5:00pm
• Work Week:
  Monday – Friday

Department Information:
The Employment Development Department (EDD) is one of the largest State departments with employees at hundreds of service locations. For more than 70 years, the EDD has connected millions of job seekers and employers in an effort to build the economy of the Golden State. In order to continue our mission, we are constantly looking for the best and the brightest to join our ranks.

Working at EDD presents many opportunities. If you strive to make a difference, we invite you to seek a career with EDD.

Department Website:

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the department and is subject to change as business needs arise.

Are you a strategic communicator who thrives at the intersection of marketing, media, and customer experience? California's Employment Development Department (EDD) is seeking a dynamic communications leader to head its Strategic Communications Division — a high-impact role responsible for shaping how millions of Californians engage with critical public services.

This position leads the Department’s communications, brand, marketing, and public education efforts, including website content, social media, digital advertising, and media relations. You’ll guide integrated campaigns that translate complex programs into clear, customer-friendly messaging and ensure communications are consistent, accessible, and trusted statewide.

The role also plays a key leadership part in EDDNext, a multi-year modernization initiative focused on transforming the customer experience through improved plain-language communications, digital services, an integrated contact center, and emerging tools such as chatbots.

If you enjoy building strategy, rolling up your sleeves to execute, and leading teams through change in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment, this is an opportunity to make meaningful, statewide impact.

Position located at 1419 9th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814. This position exists in downtown Sacramento at EDD's new headquarters located in the remodeled Labor & Workforce Development Agency building - adjacent to light rail and the State Capitol.

Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours in the Personal Leave…